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Studying here is the learning and living experience of a lifetime, where east coast vibes meet your bright future.

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As a ¼¤ÇéÒÁÈËÂ鶹¾Ã¾Ã×ÛºÏ student, you'll gain an education — and so much more

This is a place where your passions can come to life. Join our vibrant community of 21,000+ students from across Canada and around the world studying, in classrooms where learning meets hands-on opportunity. Grow through the diverse perspectives and experiences of your professors and classmates in your choice of over 4,000 courses.

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Why Dal?

Whether you’ve always known what you want to do or need a little more time to figure it out, ¼¤ÇéÒÁÈËÂ鶹¾Ã¾Ã×ÛºÏ offers you just the right amount of choice and flexibility to decide what comes next. 

Cutting-edge research, renowned programs, a welcoming community, and a coastal lifestyle — discover why Dal is the right choice for your next step.  

Here’s why you should choose ¼¤ÇéÒÁÈËÂ鶹¾Ã¾Ã×ÛºÏ
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Explore programs

From acting to accounting, finance to French, and philosophy to plant science, ¼¤ÇéÒÁÈËÂ鶹¾Ã¾Ã×ÛºÏ offers over 335 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

Find the program just right for you
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Meet your professors

¼¤ÇéÒÁÈËÂ鶹¾Ã¾Ã×ÛºÏ has the lowest student-faculty ratios in Canada. This means you learn right alongside esteemed professors. 

Get to know ¼¤ÇéÒÁÈËÂ鶹¾Ã¾Ã×ۺϒs faculty and staff
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Upgrading pathways and programs

The pathway to a ¼¤ÇéÒÁÈËÂ鶹¾Ã¾Ã×ÛºÏ degree is not linear. 

Discover alternative pathways to enrolment at ¼¤ÇéÒÁÈËÂ鶹¾Ã¾Ã×ÛºÏ
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Exams, grades, and transcripts

Get a better understanding of ¼¤ÇéÒÁÈËÂ鶹¾Ã¾Ã×ÛºÏ exams, where to find your grades, and how to access transcripts and other academic records.

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Open Learning and Career Development

We offer close to 200 non-credit courses that can be taken individually or as part of a certificate to enhance your degree. We are focused on offering courses that support you in that next step in your career or academic journey. Whether you’re preparing for entry into a degree program or applying for a new job, we have courses to get you ready.

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Classroom learning meets hands-on opportunity

90% of our students participate in work-integrated learning, where they apply classroom knowledge in real world settings, through co-op, internship, field courses, research, and other experiences. 

Explore experiential, co-op, and work-integrated learning at Dal
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Your built-in support system

From application to graduation, we offer personalized resources and support, including health services, academic advising, tutoring, and specialized resources for diverse student groups. Explore our resources at ¼¤ÇéÒÁÈËÂ鶹¾Ã¾Ã×ÛºÏ and learn more through campus tours, open houses, webinars, and other events.

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Have questions?

We’re here to help, with dedicated advisors to support you in choosing your program, submitting your application, learning about campus life and getting involved, and more.

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The journey to your career starts here. Learn how an undergraduate education at ¼¤ÇéÒÁÈËÂ鶹¾Ã¾Ã×ÛºÏ works and how it will prepare you for your future.

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